Aims: (1) To review the published literature on immune biology of host-Cytomegavovirus (CMV) interactions and to discuss the host immune responses against viral infection, providing insights into the complex interplay between the host and the virus that facilitates viral persiste...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8128
The oral micro biome is highly diverse and its composition is associated with oral disease and potentially diseases at other sites. Our objective is to evaluate DNA extraction methods potentially suitable for population-based investigations on the oral human microbiome and diseas...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5333
Aims: This study was conducted to assess the Length of Stay (LOS) of surgical inpatients and compared factors associated. Study Design: Retrospective review of records. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. Review...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5944
Introduction: In the new century, worldwide health professionals face new pressures for changes towards more cost-effective and sustainable health care for all populations. Globalization creates daunting challenges as well as new opportunities for institutions and health professi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7483
Background: There is an increased need to conduct medical research in developing countries. Meanwhile, research ethics is needed to achieve the balance between advancement in science and protection of human subjects’ rights. Our aim was to assess the knowledge and attitude of res...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7071
Aims: Effect of composition of hybrid composites on their microleakage behavior was evaluated. Study Design: An invitro microleakage study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, between Ma...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7790
The use of medicinal plants in the treatment of ailments is increasing around the globe. This study assessed the antihyperlipidemic and antiatherogenic benefits of black tea (BT) and Z. zanthoxylum (Zz) in rats. Thirty two albino rats were randomly divided into eight groups each...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5845
Introduction: Serum leptin levels are increased in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients primarily due to decreased clearance by kidneys. As leptin is a 16 Kda protein, it is also not cleared even by dialysis using conventional dialyzers or by continuous ambulatory peritoneal dia...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5598
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is an established and accepted treatment of biliary diseases such as gallstones and primary biliary cirrhosis. Mechanisms of action of UDCA are not so far completely elucidated. UDCA tablets are indicated for the dissolution of small to medium sized ra...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7186
Smoking and alcoholism are risk factors for head and neck malignancies. Other possible risk factors for squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) are gastroesophageal (GER) and pharyngolaryngeal (PLR) refluxes. Objectives: Demonstrate the carcinogenic action of hydrochloric acid on the lary...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/3293
Aim: The role of Kinases in cancer onset and progression has made kinases a target for the control of some cancers. Recent discoveries that kinases are most effectively inhibited by small molecules have also resulted in an increased search for small molecule kinase inhibitors. Cy...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6877
Aims: The aims of this study were to examine the frequency of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among dermatology outpatients, and compare the socio demographic factors and dermatology life quality index (DLQI) values between CAM users and non-users. The CAM approa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6924
Aims: Several chelating agents are presently used among environmental physicians to diagnose and treat a chronic metal overexposure. We evaluated and compared the binding capacity of the most common chelating agents DMPS (2, 3-dimercapto-1-propanesulfonic acid), DMSA (dimercaptos...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6875
Background: PBL is an innovative teaching learning method that enhances intrinsic motivation, promotes self learning, encourages clinical reasoning, and develops long-lasting memory. It is an established leading educational innovative method in medical sciences throughout the wor...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4659
Background: Overiectomized rats suffer from osteoporosis that mainly results from oxidative stress (OS). Studies revealed that the levels of antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione-S-transferase, catalase (CAT), and gluta...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7949